Players not deaf to the infamous Lansdowne hush
"We have a good record at home and that's largely down to the supporters, who create a really good atmosphere and we feed off that." - Hugo Keenan interview in Ireland v Italy programme.
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Jack Conan wary of Wales as he parks Grand Slam talk
Jack Conan acknowledges history-chasing Ireland could "fall flat on our face" if they become sidetracked by talk of successive Grand Slam titles.
Finaly Bealham form presents Andy Farrell with 'neat challenge', says Pete Wilkins
Connacht boss Pete Wilkins says Finlay Bealham has given Andy Farrell a "neat challenge" when it comes to Ireland's next Guinness Six Nations match against Wales.
Gridiron fan Joe McCarthy's 'man and ball' mantra paying off for Ireland
We can safely say that Joe McCarthy had a lie-in on Monday morning.
Andy Farrell's contribution taking Ireland to new heights
As Ireland cruised through another round of Six Nations action against Italy in Dublin, it was hard to look past the enormity of the job that Andy Farrell has done with this Irish squad.
Stephen Ferris: Apart from Ireland, Six Nations skill a way off
A Six Nations following a World Cup can often bring about a classic state of flux: too soon to be talking about the next battle for the Webb Ellis trophy - while still getting accustomed to the disappointment of what happened only a few months earlier.
Ireland have created a powerful winning aura - Bernard Jackman
Just two games have been played in this year's Guinness Six Nations, Ireland are being feted as Grand Slam champions-elect in soe quarters given the nature of their opening wins against France and Italy.
Six Nations Round 2 talking points
Ireland stayed on course for successive Six Nations Grand Slams by routing Italy, France beat Scotland in a controversial finish and England came from behind to defeat Wales.